How far is Lawrence, IN from Clarksville, IN?

The driving distance from Lawrence, IN to Clarksville, IN is about 115.6 miles (186.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.5 miles (173 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
115.62 mi
02h 10m
Flight
107.48 mi
172.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.48 mi
Kilometers
172.98 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.62 mi
Kilometers
186.07 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Thu, Apr 16, 5:48 AM EDT
Return by in Lawrence
Thu, Apr 16, 7:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-04-16T03:37
Arrive Clarksville
Thu, Apr 16, 5:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lawrence
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jonesville
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Lawrence
57.8 mi
01h 05m
To Clarksville
57.7 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrence and Clarksville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence and Clarksville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto McCoy Street

    150 m · 17 sec · McCoy Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pendleton Pike

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pendleton Pike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 465 South, US 36 West, SR 67 South

    1508 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue

    1296 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1069 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Southport Road

    2440 ft · 53 sec · East Southport Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    1656 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    100.4 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Eastern Boulevard

    1007 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    1322 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Eastern Boulevard

    991 ft · 35 sec · Eastern Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Brooks Avenue

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brooks Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brooks Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawrence and Clarksville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Southport Road
101 mi · 88%
I 465 South
9.91 mi · 9%
South Emerson Avenue
2.59 mi · 2%
Pendleton Pike
0.73 mi · 1%
Emerson Avenue
0.45 mi
Eastern Boulevard
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

East Southport Road

Merge slight left

100 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
107.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesville
01h 05m from Lawrence
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lawrence and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lawrence to Clarksville?

The road trip is about 115.6 miles (186.1 km) and usually takes 02h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jonesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Lawrence and 57.7 miles from Clarksville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 107.5 miles (173 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.39 one way or $30.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lawrence and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Jonesville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jonesville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jonesville.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

81 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

91 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Connersville station

92 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

117 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 107.48 mi (172.98 km).

Lawrence

#1 Lawrence

A city in Marion County, Indiana.

Population49,545
Coordinates39.8386500, -86.0252600
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

Town in Clark County, Indiana, United States

Population21,447
Coordinates38.2967400, -85.7599600
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawrence (-86.02526, 39.83865)
End: Clarksville (-85.75996, 38.29674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.08 gal
15.44 L · about $15.39
Round trip
$30.77
8.16 gal · 30.88 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.5 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.39 $30.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.35 $34.70
Premium $4.65 $18.99 $37.98
Diesel $5.30 $21.64 $43.28

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrence and Clarksville. The current time is 03:37:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.